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King George II, crowned June 11, 1727 - King George III, crowned Oct. 25, 1760

King George II, crowned June 11, 1727 - King George III, crowned Oct. ...

Print shows right profile bust portraits of King George II and King George III wearing laurel wreaths. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, ... (Boston, Mass.). Boston, 1774, p. 6. Published in: The Ameri... More

Frederick William - L'enjambee imperiale

Frederick William - L'enjambee imperiale

Print shows Catherine II, Empress of Russia, bare-breasted, holding a scepter and sphere, taking a large step from a piece of land on the right labeled "Russie" to a crescent moon atop a steeple or minaret labe... More

--Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office, British Cartoon Print

--Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office, Britis...

Print shows rear views of the Prince of Wales, Maria Fitzherbert, Charles James Fox, Lord North, Edmund Burke, a prospective Lord Chancellor, and Richard B. Sheridan, with buttocks exposed, defecating. On the w... More

Prince of Wales at Portland Maine

Prince of Wales at Portland Maine

Photograph shows spectators at the harbor, watching the Prince of Wales' ship, the Hero, on its departure from Portland, Maine, October 20, 1860. Title from back of card. "Charlie" written on back of card. Gott... More

Coronation ceremonies at Suva - delivering King Edward's message, Fiji Islands

Coronation ceremonies at Suva - delivering King Edward's message, Fiji...

Stereograph shows a military officer reading King Edward's message to a large group of westerners and Fijians, on the occasion of his coronation. H69312 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8105. U-86615. Copyright, 190... More

The closet / Bute invt. ; Germaine ext. ; Mansfield sculpt., British Cartoon Print

The closet / Bute invt. ; Germaine ext. ; Mansfield sculpt., British C...

Print shows in vignette, top right, George III in his secret chamber, "the closet", with Lord Bute, to whom the Devil whispers, Lord Germain, and Lord Mansfield; on the bottom right, a man holds a pistol to his... More

Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, British Cartoon Print

Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows King George, dressed as an old woman, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales seated around a basin perched on the laps of the King and Queen; they eagerly spoon the contents, representing gold coins, ... More

The horse America, throwing his master, British Cartoon Print

The horse America, throwing his master, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a horse "America" throwing its rider, George III. Inscribed in pencil above image: Lord North. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v.... More

[Prodigal son], British Cartoon Print

[Prodigal son], British Cartoon Print

Print shows scene in a bordello where the Prince of Wales lounges on a sofa next to a large, bare-breasted woman, probably representing Charles James Fox. A second bare-breasted woman,lounges at the feet of the... More

His most gracious majesty King George the Third / painted by Sr. William Beechey R.A. ; engraved by Benjamin Smith.

His most gracious majesty King George the Third / painted by Sr. Willi...

Print showing George III, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Caption continues: This print, engraved from a picture painted by Sr. William Beechey, in his Majesty's Collection, is most humbly dedicat... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies!

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their ...

An anonymous copy of a print by William Charles in 1812; cruder but similar in detail. Lanmon cites copies in reverse of the Charles print with the signature "LG," but this copy is neither reversed nor signed.... More

His most sacred majesty George III, King of Great Britain, etc. / / Frye ad vivium delineavit, William Pether, fecit.

His most sacred majesty George III, King of Great Britain, etc. / / Fr...

George III, King of Great Britain, bust portrait. Gardiner Greene Hubbard Collection. Exhibited: Creating the United States, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2008.

Revolutionists. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

Revolutionists. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Ca...

Print shows George III sitting on a throne atop a mountain labeled "Constitution" which is protected by a "Pit of Circumvention" as British revolutionists climb the mountain bearing a flag and various weapons, ... More

Desespoir des ennemis de la France a la decouverte de leurs complots

Desespoir des ennemis de la France a la decouverte de leurs complots

Print shows a 42 bust caricatures of members of a conspiracy discovered by no. 1 "La Vigilance du Gouvernement Français", a rooster or the Gallic cock, depicted at top center, holding "Correspondance de Mr. Dra... More

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

Cartoon shows America, on the right, represented by an Indian, celebrating her new acquisition, half of the English king's crown, while her allies, the King of France, a Dutchman, and a Spaniard complain at hav... More

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

Cartoon shows America, on the right, represented by an Indian, celebrating her new acquisition, half of the English king's crown, while her allies, the King of France, a Dutchman, and a Spaniard complain at hav... More

An English hobby horse, or, who pays the piper?, British Cartoon Print

An English hobby horse, or, who pays the piper?, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows Catherine II, with orb and scepter, seated on the shoulders of Leopold II who is seated on the back of a stumbling bull; seated behind him are George III, Frederick William II and a man representi... More

A block for the wigs - or, the new state whirligig, British Cartoon Print

A block for the wigs - or, the new state whirligig, British Cartoon Pr...

Cartoon shows a carousel on which sit government ministers Charles Fox, Lord North, Edmund Burke and Admiral Keppel. Beam in the center of the carousel platform is a pillar topped by a bust of King George III, ... More

Three weeks after marriage, British Cartoon Print

Three weeks after marriage, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a man standing on the left offering portraits of "new passions" to George, Prince of Wales, who is seated on a sofa beneath portraits of "The Perdita" and "The Armstead"; the man tells George that "... More

A Kick at the Broad Bottoms! i.e. - "Emancipation of All the Talents" / Js. Gillray, inv. & fec.

A Kick at the Broad Bottoms! i.e. - "Emancipation of All the Talents" ...

King George III, his face hidden by a pillar, grabs the pigtail of Lord Grenville, and holds his scepter as if ready to strike Grenville. Members of the government, including Howick, holding a torn copy of the ... More

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic), British Cartoon Print

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic), British Cartoo...

Cartoon shows ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh, vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled "budget." The Prince Regent stands nearby, supported on crutches labeled "more money" and "increase in inc... More

A royal brewery, or how to cook a wife, British Cartoon Print

A royal brewery, or how to cook a wife, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George IV, "a conning stoker," of some "Mischief brewing," stirring up the "Flames of Persecution," with "vengeance," saying, "If this trial fail I'l brew no more." Behind him is a vat "Filthy compo... More

Coronation procession of his majesty George the Fourth, 19th July, 1821 / drawn & etched by W. Heath.

Coronation procession of his majesty George the Fourth, 19th July, 182...

Print shows a street procession with King George IV at his coronation festivities on July 19, 1821, in St. James' Park, London. Balloon flying at upper right represents balloonist Charles Green's first ascensi... More

George the IIId, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland / Pollard sculpt.

George the IIId, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland / Pollard s...

Print shows King George III, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile, wearing armor and a laurel wreath; in oval. Engraved for Murray's History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the pr... More

Grand ball given by the citizens of New York to the Prince of Wales, at the Academy of Music, October 12, 1860

Grand ball given by the citizens of New York to the Prince of Wales, a...

Illustration showing an elaborate ball at the Academy of Music in New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), pp. 664-5.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and elephant, Terai

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and elephant, Terai

Photograph showing the Prince of Wales posing with elephant bearing a howdah, Terai, India, 1875 or 1876. In album: India. No. 91.

"The greatest show on earth" now in London / Ehrhart.

"The greatest show on earth" now in London / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows the procession for the coronation of Edward VII, King of Great Britain; many of those participating in the pageantry are wearing medieval costume. Caption: Barnum was not the only man who kn... More

The close of the peace congress / CH [monogram].

The close of the peace congress / CH [monogram].

Illustration shows representatives from many foreign nations converging on the figure of Peace who is returning weapons to each ruler; Edward VII, King of Great Britain, Emile Loubet, and William II, Emperor of... More

Florizel and Perdita, British Cartoon Print

Florizel and Perdita, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a bust portrait divided vertically by a line down the center of the face, left half of face representing the Prince of Wales, and right half representing Mrs. Robinson, or "Perdita." Catalogue of p... More

Royalty in a rage or family quarrels / I.R.C. fecit., British Cartoon Print

Royalty in a rage or family quarrels / I.R.C. fecit., British Cartoon ...

Print showing George IV in a rage against family members (Frederick and William) who are unwilling to lend their support for the Bill of Pains and Penalties and his divorce from Caroline; he smashes a bottle of... More

Frederick William - Picture of Europe for July 1772, British Cartoon Print

Frederick William - Picture of Europe for July 1772, British Cartoon P...

Cartoon shows Catherine II, Joseph II, and Frederick II seated at table on which rests a map of Poland; standing behind them and looking over their shoulders are Charles III and Louis XV, still further back, as... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

The political cartoon for the year 1775, British Cartoon Print

The political cartoon for the year 1775, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows George III and Lord Mansfield, seated on an open chaise drawn by two horses labeled "Obstinacy" and "Pride," about to lead Britain into an abyss represented by the war with the American colonies. ... More

A scene from Don Giovanni as perform'd at the Kings Theatre, British Cartoon Print

A scene from Don Giovanni as perform'd at the Kings Theatre, British C...

Print showing George IV, in the title role of Mozart's opera, surprised by the sudden arrival of his wife, Caroline, as Donna Anna, lately returned from Italy, during the wedding feast scene, at which a number ... More

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

Cartoon shows America, on the right, represented by an Indian, celebrating her new acquisition, half of the English king's crown, while her allies, the King of France, a Dutchman, and a Spaniard complain at hav... More

The royal Hercules destroying the dragon python, British Cartoon Print

The royal Hercules destroying the dragon python, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III as Hercules gripping three Whigs on a three-headed Hydra identified as the "dragon python." On the left, Charles James Fox utters, "O! this is my last gasp", on top is Frederick, Lord Nor... More

The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!, British Cartoon Print

The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!, British C...

Print showing George IV, horned and with wings which are spread to provide a protective, umbrella-like shell for his supporters, a gouty foot well wrapped, a ribbon around the other labeled "Infidelity - Honi S... More

The machine to go without asses, British Cartoon Print

The machine to go without asses, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III and Liberty riding in a carriage labeled "Magna Charta" as it passes over the Duke of Grafton, the Earl of Bute, Lord Holland, and Lord Mansfield. Design'd & engrav'd for the Political R... More

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, with Mayor Howard of Portland on his left; photographed just prior to departure on board his fleet, at Portland, Maine, October 20, 1860 / by George Stacy, 143 Madison Street, New-York.

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, with Mayor Howard of Portland...

Stereograph shows the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) with Mayor Joseph Howard of Portland, Maine in a carriage in the street as a crowd watches, on October 20, 1860 in Portland, Maine. "From James Cremer's... More

Welcome to the Prince of Wales wood engraving, Library of Congress

Welcome to the Prince of Wales wood engraving, Library of Congress

Masthead and illustration showing crowd of people gathered on balcony in Boston to greet the Prince of Wales. Illustration in oval on upper left labeled "Washington--Out rolled" showing woman hitting a strike ... More

Interior of the royal drawing-room tent

Interior of the royal drawing-room tent

Photograph showing the elaborately decorated interior of a tent used during the tour of India by the Prince of Wales, 1875-76. In album: India. No. 26.

Caricature, No limit / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, No limit / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a high-stakes poker game with Uncle Sam, William II, the German Emperor, Meiji, the Emperor of Japan, Emile Loubet, of France, and Edward VII, King of Great Britain; the emperor of Japan is r... More

Surely you will fight for your [portrait of King George V] and [map of Great Britain]. Come along, boys, before it is too late / printed by Jas. Truscott & Son, Ltd., Suffolk Lane, London, E.C.

Surely you will fight for your [portrait of King George V] and [map of...

Poster showing portrait of King George V and a map of Great Britain as parts of a rebus. Poster no. 83.

The thunderer, British Cartoon Print - James Gillray, British

The thunderer, British Cartoon Print - James Gillray, British

Print shows Banastre Tarleton boasting of his exploits to the Prince of Wales outside a brothel labeled "The Whirligig." Caption: Vide ; Every man in his humour, alter'd from Ben Johnson. Imprint taken from se... More

The Prince of Wales and family / photographed by Vernon Heath.

The Prince of Wales and family / photographed by Vernon Heath.

No. 4063. Currier & Ives: a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5348.

The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap / Wm. Charles, Sc.

The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap / Wm. Charles, Sc.

Charles's satire attacks the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings of New England Federalists held in December 1814. The artist caricatures radical secessionist leader Timothy Pickering and lampoons... More

The coronation of King George the fourth / engraved by J. Chapman from a painting by J. Fussell.

The coronation of King George the fourth / engraved by J. Chapman from...

Public domain scan of British 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More

A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; executed by Sejanus.

A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; execute...

Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), Will... More

[Prodigal son], British Cartoon Print

[Prodigal son], British Cartoon Print

Print shows scene in a bordello where the Prince of Wales lounges on a sofa next to a large, bare-breasted woman, probably representing Charles James Fox. A second bare-breasted woman,lounges at the feet of the... More

State cooks, or the downfall of the fish kettle, British Cartoon Print

State cooks, or the downfall of the fish kettle, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III and Lord North standing in a kitchen, both wear aprons, George III has his back to the fireplace, between them, on the floor, is an overturned kettle of fish, each labeled with the name o... More

Blessed are the peacemakers, British Cartoon Print

Blessed are the peacemakers, British Cartoon Print

Print shows two men representing Spain and France leading George III by a rope attached to his neck and Lord Shelburne through a gateway formed by spears, from the crossbar of which are tumbling the British lio... More

The paddy's at dinner with Puddinghead [the Regent], British Cartoon Print

The paddy's at dinner with Puddinghead [the Regent], British Cartoon P...

Print shows George, Prince of Wales, seated at a table eating and drinking with several bulls, the "Paddys", a reference to the Prince's Irish supporters, of whom two wear crowns. The illness of George III (178... More

An altercation concerning r-l wives, &c / Lewis Marks del., British Cartoon Print

An altercation concerning r-l wives, &c / Lewis Marks del., British Ca...

Print shows Napoleon I standing on a slip of land labeled "Elba" yelling at George, Prince of Wales, who is standing on a patch of land labeled "England." Napoleon complains that the British have deprived him o... More

State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!! / G. Cruikshank fect. ; Invd. by Yedis., British Cartoon Print

State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!! / G. Cruikshank fect. ;...

Vansittart and Castlereagh, as surgeons, bleeding coins from the arms of John Bull. The coins are collected by Prince Leopold, Princess Charlotte, a tiny McMahon, a Chinese mandarin, and the gouty Regent. Broug... More

Duke of York at Montreal and Quebec /

Duke of York at Montreal and Quebec /

"This film shows the citation, presentation, and dedication of a bridge by the Duke of York, later King of England and grandfather of Queen Elizabeth. Many high-ranking military officials of both England and Ca... More

Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club / Keppler.

Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club / Keppler.

Illustration shows the Roman god "Mars", eating a battleship, with Uncle Sam and Marianne sitting at a table with rulers of European and Asian countries at the Dreadnought Club, each awaiting their meals of mun... More

Miss Peace of the Hague: Ach! I blow in so sweet and it comes out so awful! / by Hy Mayer.

Miss Peace of the Hague: Ach! I blow in so sweet and it comes out so a...

Illustration shows the angel of peace sitting on a rocky ledge, playing a large French horn with a dove sitting on her feet, around her in the night sky are discordant images emerging from the horn, such as Mar... More

Prince of Wales' dining room on board the Hero. On the left may be seen a book-case made from the wood of the Victory (Nelson's ship,) built 1767; above it hangs a picture of Lord Nelson

Prince of Wales' dining room on board the Hero. On the left may be see...

Photograph shows the dining room in the Prince of Wales' ship, the Hero, probably docked at Portland, Maine during his October 1860 visit to that city. "The London Stereoscopic Compy" retailer blind stamp on r... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

His majesty King George the III - contemplating a medal of King Alfred

His majesty King George the III - contemplating a medal of King Alfred

Print shows King George III, full-length portrait, wearing coronation robes, standing in library with seal of England over the doorway; he holds a medal with portrait of Alfred the Great. Illus. in: The Annual... More

George III, King of Great Britain &c / Pollard sculp.

George III, King of Great Britain &c / Pollard sculp.

Print shows King George III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right wearing ermine robe and powdered wig, in oval topped with crown. After a Reynolds coronation portrait. Illus. in: An impartial hi... More

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the tomb of Washington, October 1860

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the tomb of Washington, Octo...

The Prince of Wales and other men gathered outside Washington's tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Illus. from: Harper's Weekly, 1860.

Edward VII, King of England / Etched by Franz Raubicheck, after a life photograph taken in September, 1901.

Edward VII, King of England / Etched by Franz Raubicheck, after a life...

Edward VII, King of Great Britain, half-length portrait, facing left. 10764 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Lea Brothers & Company.

"Oh, Teddy, dear Teddy, come home to us now, ... / L.M. Glackens.

"Oh, Teddy, dear Teddy, come home to us now, ... / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt meeting with William II, the emperor of Germany, Armand Fallières, of France, Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, and King Edward VII, of Great Britain, being interrup... More

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A drawing of a man holding a red flag, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. an... More

The blessings of peace, British Cartoon Print

The blessings of peace, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III receiving advice from a large group of ministers and politicans, all are identified by number and corresponding legend, following ratification of peace treaty by the U.S. Congress on Apri... More

The state tinkers. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

The state tinkers. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British...

Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched. Lord North is shown chiselling inside the bowl, behind the bowl is Lord Sandwich, next to Lord Sandwich is a man identified as Lord George Germain. ... More

The royal Hercules destroying the dragon python, British Cartoon Print

The royal Hercules destroying the dragon python, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III as Hercules gripping three Whigs on a three-headed Hydra identified as the "dragon python." On the left, Charles James Fox utters, "O! this is my last gasp", on top is Frederick, Lord Nor... More

Frontispiece to the Middlesex Petition, British Cartoon Print

Frontispiece to the Middlesex Petition, British Cartoon Print

Broadside showing, above three columns of text (comprising the petition), George III seated on his throne receiving several men, one, kneeling before him, presents the petition, on May 24th 1769. Catalogue of ... More

A new pantomine - harlequine, British Cartoon Print

A new pantomine - harlequine, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Charles James Fox and Lord North performing on a stage before an audience including the Prince of Wales with his mistress, Mary Robinson, also, Admiral Keppel, the Earl of Portland, Lord Cavendish, ... More

A convention of the not-ables, British Cartoon Print

A convention of the not-ables, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Lord North, Edmund Burke, Charles Fox, the Prince of Wales, and others attempting to break into the royal treasury. The Library has two impressions one colored and one b&w. Catalogue of prints and ... More

The gradual abolition off the slave trade or leaving of sugar by degrees, British Cartoon Print

The gradual abolition off the slave trade or leaving of sugar by degre...

Print shows George III sitting at a table with the Queen and two of his daughters, and the Queen's Keeper of the Robes, Juliana Elizabeth Schwellenbergen holding a bottle of "Brandy", discussing the use of suga... More

The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral commissioners! / G. Cruikshank sculp., British Cartoon Print

The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the...

Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) attacking a hydra representing the property tax. At tail of the monster Mr. Tierney tells Britannia to rise. In the background, Liverpool, the R... More

His royal highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales

His royal highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and party, with first tiger killed by H.R.H. in India / B & S.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and party, with first tiger killed by H.R.H...

Photograph showing the Prince of Wales, holding rifle, posing with members of his party and a dead tiger, during his tour of India, 1875-76. In album: India. No. 50.

Too late / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Too late / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a scene on a desolate shore where a woman labeled "France" is playing the role of Elsa in Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin, she is dancing with Edward VII, King of Great Britain who is playin... More

Marshall Foch greets the King of England at the front

Marshall Foch greets the King of England at the front

J238656 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap / Wm. Charles, Sc.

The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap / Wm. Charles, Sc.

Charles's satire attacks the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings of New England Federalists held in December 1814. The artist caricatures radical secessionist leader Timothy Pickering and lampoons... More

Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, British Cartoon Print

Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows King George, dressed as an old woman, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales seated around a basin perched on the laps of the King and Queen; they eagerly spoon the contents, representing gold coins, ... More

A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; executed by Sejanus.

A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; execute...

Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), Will... More

The allies - par nobile fratrum! / Indignatio fecit., British Cartoon Print

The allies - par nobile fratrum! / Indignatio fecit., British Cartoon ...

Print shows George III sharing a bone with a Native, he is using the top of a skull as a bowl, two Natives on the left drain blood into a skull from the torso of a white infant; on the right are a corpulent bis... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies!

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their ...

An anonymous copy of a print by William Charles in 1812; cruder but similar in detail. Lanmon cites copies in reverse of the Charles print with the signature "LG," but this copy is neither reversed nor signed.... More

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del et sculp.

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del...

The artist gloats over naval losses suffered by England early in the War of 1812, in particular the defeat of the warship "Boxer" by the American frigate "Enterprise" in September 1813. King George III stands ... More

State cooks, or the downfall of the fish kettle, British Cartoon Print

State cooks, or the downfall of the fish kettle, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III and Lord North standing in a kitchen, both wear aprons, George III has his back to the fireplace, between them, on the floor, is an overturned kettle of fish, each labeled with the name o... More

The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!, British Cartoon Print

The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!, British C...

Print showing George IV, horned and with wings which are spread to provide a protective, umbrella-like shell for his supporters, a gouty foot well wrapped, a ribbon around the other labeled "Infidelity - Honi S... More

The state blacksmiths forging fetters for the Americans

The state blacksmiths forging fetters for the Americans

Print shows the interior of a blacksmith's shop with Lord Mansfield forging the links to a chain, Lord North standing to the left holding lorgnette and, in his right hand, a paper "An act for prohibiting all tr... More

Modern hospitality, or A friendly party in high life, British Cartoon Print

Modern hospitality, or A friendly party in high life, British Cartoon ...

Print showing Lady Archer, the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), the Countess of Buckinghamshire, and Charles Fox engaged in a game of faro as spectators observe. "A scene at a faro-table; part of the ta... More

The king of Brobdingnag and Gulliver

The king of Brobdingnag and Gulliver

King George III in military uniform, holds a tiny Napoleon in the palm of his hand while inspecting him with a spy-glass.

The rival gardeners. Book illustration from Library of Congress

The rival gardeners. Book illustration from Library of Congress

King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labeled "The Channel." Napoleon bends over his drooping potted plant, surmounted by a crown, supporting i... More

George Cruikshank - Economy, British Cartoon Print

George Cruikshank - Economy, British Cartoon Print

Brougham, in the guise of John Bull, appears to the Regent, holding up a broom which points towards a small scene surrounded by clouds. The Regent, who has been revelling over a large bowl of punch, falls back ... More

Our international thanksgiving dinner / J.S. Pughe.

Our international thanksgiving dinner / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at a table with 7 seated, dour-looking figures showing the attributes of the rulers of "Japan" (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), "Italy" (Victor Emmanuel III), "France" (Emile Lou... More

Puck magazine cover - Kipling's terrible nightmare / Kep.

Puck magazine cover - Kipling's terrible nightmare / Kep.

Illustration shows Rudyard Kipling sitting up in his bed, pulling the covers up for protection, on the nightstand is an inkpot labeled "Hatred"; he is dreaming of the "Anglo-German Alliance" which shows Edward ... More

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Correspondence, oath of allegiance, notes, certificates, and other papers pertaining to colonial Pennsylvania, the American Revolution, and the experiences of German immigrants in the mid- to late-eighteenth ce... More

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Correspondence, oath of allegiance, notes, certificates, and other papers pertaining to colonial Pennsylvania, the American Revolution, and the experiences of German immigrants in the mid- to late-eighteenth ce... More

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Breneman family collection of early American manuscripts, 1755-1825

Correspondence, oath of allegiance, notes, certificates, and other papers pertaining to colonial Pennsylvania, the American Revolution, and the experiences of German immigrants in the mid- to late-eighteenth ce... More

The Russian bear and her invincible rider encountering the British legion, British Cartoon Print

The Russian bear and her invincible rider encountering the British leg...

Cartoon shows Potemkin, with sword raised overhead and wearing hussar's uniform, riding Catherine the Great who is dressed as a black bear, they approach George III and his ministers, Pitt, Salisbury, and Thurl... More

Saint Catharine and St. George - Political cartoon, public domain image

Saint Catharine and St. George - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Cartoon shows Potemkin addressing a man identified as "Sweden" with his back to Catherine II as she suggestively mounts St. George who is dressed as a knight representing George III.

Frederick William - Picture of Europe for July 1772, British Cartoon Print

Frederick William - Picture of Europe for July 1772, British Cartoon P...

Cartoon shows Catherine II, Joseph II, and Frederick II seated at table on which rests a map of Poland; standing behind them and looking over their shoulders are Charles III and Louis XV, still further back, as... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes / Charles, del et sculp.

John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes / Charles, ...

A satire on British efforts to recover after major naval losses on the Great Lakes in 1813 and 1814. According to Lanmon, it is based on Thomas Rowlandson's 1798 satire "High Fun for John Bull or the Republica... More

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